Skin care -> application Flashcards
What is a Keloid?
A raised scar above the skin.
What is the Suderiferous?
Sweat glands located mainly in the dermis
What is the Sebaceous?
Oil glands, to keep hair and skin lubricated
What is the difference between Secretion and Excretion?
Secretion - what the body produces
Excretion - what the body gets rid of
What does pH stand for?
Possible (or Potential) Hydrogen
What is the pH of human skin?
4.5 - 6
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis - top layer
Dermis - middle layer
Subcutaneous - tissues of fat to provide insulation and storage of energy
What is the buffer capacity of the skin?
The power of healthy skin to resist change in pH from acid to alkaline.
And by which the skin reacts to alkaline and returns to natural acid pH.
What is the purpose of a cleanser?
To lift and suspend foreign particles.
What’s the difference between an astringent and a toner?
Astringent - contains alcohol and it’s drying to the skin
Toner - no alcohol for the most part. (Read labels)
Explain the difference between EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS and PRODUCTS.
Equipment - tools such as brushes, tweezers, eyelash curlers, spatulas
Materials - used and replaced, like cotton balls, cotton pads, tissues, sponges
Products - actual makeup, like lipstick, eyeshadow, lip colors, pencils, foundations.
What’s the difference between a HAIR BRUSH and a BRISTLE BRUSH?
HAIR - single natural point. For eyeshadow and blush
BRISTLE - multiple natural tips. Mascara wand
Describe what a LOOF means and name the parts of a brush.
“Length of the hair out of the ferrule” aka, LOOF.
LOOF (hair or bristle)
FERRULE (the metal piece)
HANDLE (plastic handle piece)
Advantages of using a sponge over fingers? (Six points)
- wider surface to apply
- absorb excess foundation
- does not tug on the skin
- more comfortable for client
- get in difficult areas
- cleaner than hands
1 cleaner
2 no tug yes comfy
3 wide surface difficult areas
4 absorb
A makeup sponge cannot be _______.
Washed, saved, bleached or sterilized.
What three categories can makeup products be divided into?
Commercial - for street wear
Theatrical - for theatre
Professional - for tv/film
What two forms of makeup products?
Oil based and water based.
Water based makeup products have a common trait, what is it?
Dissolving in water
Three forms of water based foundations
CAKE - dry, flat and applied with a sponge. Most coverage, often used as body makeup and requires little maintenance.
LIQUID - shake before used because contains half and half. Commercial use products contain emulsifier.
GEL - most are translucent, with difficult application and uneven drying.
What is HALATION?
Amount of shine on the skin.
Example, the shine on the nose half way through the day.
Why are oil based products most numerous?
Easier to apply and to blend.
What is the purpose of foundation for the three types of mediums?
Street makeup - for a person to look like the healthy version of themselves
Fashion - to create a smooth blank canvas for the fashion makeup colors
TV/ Film - to portray the characters the actor is playing
Two type of flaws for concealer?
Structural flaw - flesh and bone. Heaviness under the jaw, use shadowing.
Pigment flaw - redness in the skin, pimples, dark circles
You correct structure flaws and conceal pigment flaws.
What does complimentary mean?
The opposite. (If the flaw is red, choose a concealer with a subtle green)
